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Newspaper
Rivers Gazette
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1947
Page
3
Founded by Thomas W Offen in July 1908 the publication runs Thursdays from The Gazette Office Rivers Manitoba. Subscription rates are 2.00 a year in Canada 2.50 a year elsewhere payable in advance.
The community flags a call to calm as para trooper training resumes at the local air field. Residents fear rapid growth will strain infrastructure and services. Norman Wright, once a Rivers street player, rose to yardmaster at a major Chicago terminal by keeping cool under pressure. He became a proverb for staying even tempered amid busy yards.
Early Rivers settlers hoped for growth beyond a map dot and now push for proper town planning. Proposals include zoned districts, price tiers for building types, and bans on mismatched developments. Emphasis on sewage, water, police, and fire services as essential improvements. Chelmsford AP reports Mayor Arthur Walter Andrews Way fined for a banquet. McAllister birth noted in Denver.
A brief literary line from Ecclesiastes 3 1 about season and time echoes the idea that there is a proper moment for every purpose under the heavens.
In Vancenter Province, mortality of the nursing workforce is high as trained nurses leave within about three years after graduation. Many marry or move to higher paid, allied health fields, according to a hospital authority estimation.
In loving memory of Frt. Sgt. Frank Piercy, killed in action February 26, 1945. Lovingly remembered by his wife and family.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who helped after losing their home by fire and to Rivers Red Cross Wheatland Red Cross local churches and the Rivers Board of Trade for parcels donated. They note many parcels arrived unnamed and thank Mr and Mrs M McKinnon and family specifically.
If you plan an auction next spring contact George McCulloch Massey Harris dealer Brandon. Charges reasonable with best sales service. Also a church sale and tea on Saturday April 5 at St James Parish Hall with donations welcome. Curlers wind up dance in Frame's hall Friday March 14 with curling rocks prize and music by Virden Nite Hawks. Admission five cents.
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